The 10 Best Hiking Trails in Orange County, Orange County

October 22, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Beyond its epic theme parks and perfect weather, Orange County is celebrated for outdoor dining, entertainment and beach-bound adventure. Treat yourself at South Coast Plaza for the finest in luxury shopping and superlative restaurants. Spend an afternoon aboard a whale watching cruise in Newport Harbor, or cast a reel from the Huntington Beach Pier. Stop to smell the flowers at the Sherman Library and Gardens, or explore Laguna’s vast variety of boutique shops along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Restaurants in Orange County

1. Pacific Ridge Trailhead

Ridge Park Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92657
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Pacific Ridge Trailhead

2. Castaways Park

Newport Beach, CA
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 22 reviews

Castaways Park

3. Sea Summit Trail

West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672 +1 949-361-8264 http://www.san-clemente.org
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Sea Summit Trail

Reviewed By mitsheree - Anaheim, United States

It was a very pleasant hiking experience. The sea breeze coming from the ocean makes the hike relaxing

4. Irvine Regional Park

1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869-1000 +1 714-973-6835 http://www.ocparks.com/irvinepark/
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 218 reviews

Irvine Regional Park

Reviewed By F-F-7676 - Los Angeles, United States

This park is a really nice one, pretty large and with good parking. Inside this park you can find the OC Zoo, an equestrian center, many picnic areas, a little lake and some more attractions. They have a farmer market once a week and always events and games set up for all the holidays during the year.

5. San Clemente Coastal Trail

San Clemente oceanfront, San Clemente, CA 92675 http://san-clemente.org/sc/Standard.aspx?PageID=356
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 443 reviews

San Clemente Coastal Trail

Reviewed By SenorPescado7

Park at the parking lot where Pacific Coast Highway heads into San Clemente and turns into Camino Real. Walk south and you will get to the San Clemente Pier and beach area. Stop at the fisherman for a libation or the ice cream parlor across from the pier and then head back north to your car. Best enjoyed at the end of the day as the sun is heading west.

6. Bluff Top Trail

Santa Clara Ave, Violet Lantern to Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629 http://www.danapoint.org/index.aspx?page=586
Excellent
78%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

Bluff Top Trail

Reviewed By karenhB3777MW

We were so excited to walk the Bluff Top Trail and we were not disappointed. It is so beautiful and a photographers dream as you can see all of the harbor and beyond. There are some steps but it is an easy walk. I would recommend it if you are in Dana Point.

7. Bommer Canyon Trails

6400 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Bommer Canyon Trails

8. Peters Canyon Regional Park

8548 Canyon View Ave, Orange, CA 92869-5883 +1 714-973-6611 [email protected] http://ocparks.com/parks/peters/
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Peters Canyon Regional Park

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

When we arrived we saw a reservoir. It was so beautiful. We found a place for hiking and we walked near the reservoir. We saw yellow flowers. There were cacti and ducks in the reservoir. A must see!

9. William R. Mason Regional Park

18712 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612-2601 +1 949-923-2220 [email protected] http://ocparks.com/parks/william/
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

William R. Mason Regional Park

10. Civic Center Park

100 Civic Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-3267
Excellent
54%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Civic Center Park

Reviewed By Rachel-from-PLUTO - Los Angeles, United States

The park is divided into two parts connecting by a bridge. In one side of the park we can play with dogs. On the other side, there are some sculptures. I like the rabbit one most, as if they are holding a secret meeting.

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